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Standardisation of internal building areas and location data



In the standardisation of internal building areas and location data project, the focus is on standardising internal building location data in Building Information Models. The work defines how the locations of building elements, materials and products are identified using spaces, space groups, storeys and zones, and how this information is recorded in the information model so that it can be used consistently for different purposes and at different project stages. The aim is to ensure that every space within a building can be individually identified, and that the location of building elements within those spaces can be defined and processed unambiguously using BIM-based data.


The project is the first project under the RYTV programme to be launched with funding from the joint Digitalisation of the Built Environment project (RYD).  

The Digitalisation of the Built Environment (RYD) project is the largest digitalisation project to date in the real estate and construction sector. The project lays the foundation for standardised, interoperable and machine-readable information. The aim is to identify concrete ways to support work both on construction sites and in offices, and to improve productivity, quality and customer experience across the entire value chain.


Digitalisation of the Built Environment joint project

Meet the team

Tero Järvinen 

lead project manager | Granlund

Tero Järvinen

Esa Puranen 

project manager | YIT


Markus Järvenpää 

HVAC specialist | Granlund


Teija Peltoharju 

architectural specialist | Granlund


Lari Joll 

quality control | YIT


Steering group

The project is governed by the buildingSMART Finland Building Domain Core Group. The group monitors progress, reviews key decisions, and ensures the quality and interoperability of the outputs as part of the national standardisation effort.

Heikki Arvio
Head of D&I and Sustainability
Ramboll
Janne Rinta-Mänty
Johtava asiantuntija
City of Helsinki
Jouni Hurskainen
LVI-kehityspäällikkö
Sweco Finland
Marko Rajala
CEO
Tietoa Finland
Miika Juntunen
VDC Technology Manager
Sweco Finland
Riku Laiho
Manager of VDC
NCC
Sampo Oksama
Technologies Lead
Ramboll
Sauli Ylinen
Product and Development Manager
Lapwall
Teemu Kangasmäki
BIM Manager
YIT
Tero Järvinen
Kehitysjohtaja
Granlund
Tomi Henttinen
CIO
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News

29.4.2026

The standardisation of internal building areas and location data project was presented at the Building Sector meeting

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1.4.2026

The Standardisation of internal building areas and location data project will be carried out in collaboration between Granlund and YIT

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Project schedule

Would you like to know more?

Click the link below to explore the full project plan (document in Finnish only).


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